People We See Every Day But Don’t Really Know

I don’t know who is reading this. I don’t claim to know what everyone’s lives are like. But one thing I do know is: We’ve been spending a lot of time at home. Even if you don’t spend your entire day at home, chances are, you’re spending more of your free time at home than you’re used to. 

Since we’ve been cooped up at home, we’ve been spending time with people we (often) don’t know. Mainly, our spouses, families, and ourselves. 

Getting To Know Our Spouses Again

Now is the perfect time to go on a first date—with your spouse. Since we’re all spending as much time as we can at home, we’ve been forced to spend time with our loved ones. Did you know that divorce rates have risen since the pandemic started? Some of us may have joked about that happening, without realizing that it was a possibility.

If you find yourself bickering more or getting into more fights, now is the time to start dating again. Get to know each other—especially if you’ve been married a while. People change. You and your partner might have changed in ways you hadn’t realized since before you got married. 

Getting To Know Ourselves Again

After a while, we have a tendency of losing track of ourselves. We focus on work and lose sight of our hobbies and our youthful ambitions. Remember when you wanted to write that novel or become a painter? When was the last time you stopped to think about what kind of future you want for yourself? Not your family, or your friends but for you. 

Getting To Know Our Families Again
Have a game night. Watch a movie together. Spend an evening setting up your living room like your favorite restaurant, then order in some food to help support their business. Talk about your goals, hopes, and dreams for yourselves and each other. Get to know each other’s hobbies. Now is the time to learn about each other.